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Undergraduate subject

Spatial Data Science

12 February 2024

Spatial Data Science is an emerging field that combines art and science to explore geographical data.

HOW TO APPLY

Overview

Spatial Data Science

Introduction

Spatial Data Science is an emerging field that combines art and science to explore spatial geographical data through visual and computational technologies to understand why activities and events occur in certain environments or spaces.

You will gain knowledge in Geographic Information Science (GIS) including using digital cartography, remote sensing, geomapping, and other visual data interfaces to interpret and analyse insights from the data. This can be helpful in conducting search and rescue operations, predicting potential disaster outcomes, planning smart cities, and more.

Spatial Data Science

Spatial Data Science

What will my study involve?

Gain skills in spatial thinking and reasoning, analysis using computation tools, advanced programming and coding, and in using geographic data software.
You will have access to computer and software labs, and conduct fieldwork at ΢��ҕ�l’s field stations in Cass and Kawatiri Westport, or climate stations in Kā Tiritiri-o-te-moana Southern Alps and throughout Te Waipounamu South Island.
Benefit from our research centres that utilise spatial data sciences, with specialist centres including , and Te Pokapū Pūhanga Wāhi | Spatial Engineering Research Centre.

Spatial Data Science

Courses

Spatial Data Science major

Complete the compulsory courses for the Bachelor of Data Science, along with the following major courses:

100-level

200-level

300-level

GISC309 Spatial Data Science Capstone Project
GEOG323 Geospatial Analysis in the Social and Environmental Sciences
GEOG324 Web GIS and Geoinformatics
Two courses chosen from these options

Spatial Data Science

Career opportunities

There is a high demand for graduates with data science skills. Spatial Data Science is utilised throughout government organisations and industry sectors including finance, retail, construction, and the primary sector.

You can apply the knowledge and practical skills you gain through this major to social and health services, government, transportation, research, marketing, and many more areas.

Career pathways could include:

space matter analyst
smarter cities planner
endangered species migration mapping
search and rescue operations.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Data Science.

Related brochures

Undergraduate Prospectus

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Data Science

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